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https://youtu.be/JrWYhDzcIAE?si=4eOkl3C9nwgAQxX1In the latest episode of Swiftly Spoken, hosts Lisa and Cameron delve into Taylor Swift's "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)" and its Vault tracks, offering their insights on the re-recorded album's faithful production and Swift's ability to recreate her teenage vocal nuances. They explore why certain Vault tracks were omitted from the original release, theorizing on reasons ranging from lyrical content to thematic fit. The duo praises Swift's reimagined version of "Better Than Revenge" for its updated lyric, reflecting her evolved perspective. They also discuss the emotional depth and thematic connections within the Vault songs, highlighting how tracks like "Foolish One" and "Castle's Crumbling" provide a more vulnerable look into Swift's anxieties and fears, akin to her later work in "Anti-Hero." Overall, they commend Swift's meticulous care in the re-recording process and the added layers the Vault tracks bring to the Speak Now era, despite ranking them behind the revelatory nature of the "Red (Taylor's Version)" Vault tracks.
"Speak Now are literally like carbon copies of the original she did a good job I have to say she did a good job making her voice sound more teenaged she did a good job with those higher sounding you know voices."
This quote emphasizes the accuracy of the re-recordings to the original tracks and Taylor Swift's attention to detail in recreating her younger voice's sound.
"I generally think that speak now is up that like I think speak now is definitely taking the lead in terms of like okay re-recorded album like direct from the original to the new one."
This quote conveys the hosts' opinion that "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)" is the most successful re-recorded album in terms of replicating the original's quality.
"I think it's a great way to and pay homage to that definitely."
This quote reflects the hosts' appreciation for how the re-recorded "Speak Now" album and its promotion honor the original era and tour.
"She was a moth to the flame she was holding the matches right which initially upon the first lesson I was like. oh and really it's not that deep. it's one lyrical like. and honestly I have to say we called it because we said better than revenge. yeah as a whole isn't that bad you know it's just teenage angst it is a bit you know you're blaming the woman when it's not really hurtful. it's also the other guy's fault as well."
This quote discusses the hosts' initial reaction to the lyric change in "Better Than Revenge (Taylor's Version)" and their subsequent acceptance of its significance and appropriateness.
"And this is something we discussed for many many episodes which is what about the shaky little breath that she has in the bridge of the song in the original obviously when she was singing or recording she was very emotional and she breathes in and it's a shaky breath it's something very very difficult to recreate I understand that and in Last Kiss Taylor's version we don't get that moment she breathes and it's normal and everything is fine."
This quote highlights the emotional nuances in the original "Last Kiss" recording and the challenges faced in attempting to replicate such moments in the re-recorded version.
"It does show that some emotions obviously are diluted and lost along the way because you're not in the same position anymore."
This quote emphasizes how the emotional impact of a song can diminish over time as the listener's personal circumstances evolve, affecting their connection to the music.
"These songs are just Taylor through and through like they were totally written by her like no one else other than herself has had any she knows that wants to change a narrative or perspective."
This quote highlights the authenticity of Taylor Swift's songwriting, as her songs are crafted solely by her, reflecting her personal experiences and emotions without external input.
"It just shows her kind of incredible ability when you can make someone love an album that they've loved for like 10 years even more."
This quote speaks to Taylor Swift's ability to enhance her already beloved albums through re-recordings, deepening fans' appreciation for her music.
"The Vault tracks have supplied us with missing pieces of the puzzle."
This quote points out the importance of the Vault tracks in providing a more comprehensive understanding of an album's creation and the artist's musical journey.
"For me this song was more like a grower at the first listen I was like not sure it's good."
This quote reflects the initial uncertainty about "Electric Touch," which grew on listeners as they became more familiar with the song.
"I think that maybe this song was just a little too pop Rocky perhaps and maybe that's why especially when you've got things like haunted wanted and better than revenge that have kind of already taken up that moment."
This quote speculates on the reason "Electric Touch" was not included in the original album, suggesting its pop-rock sound may have been out of place among other tracks.
"One thing with Taylor is she when she covers a song she makes it her own; she doesn't just cover a song, she makes it, she'll make you enjoy it like even if it's the most random AF song ever."
This quote emphasizes Taylor Swift's unique approach to covering songs, where she adds her personal touch to make them distinctive and enjoyable.
"I'm just gonna release a song about your love life, is that okay?"
The quote illustrates the personal nature of Swift's songwriting and the potential awkwardness of releasing songs that are closely tied to the personal lives of her friends or acquaintances.
"I was honestly like, oh my God, I was like I know exactly why this song was not included."
This quote reveals the speaker's realization that the song "I Can See You" was likely excluded from the original album due to its mature content and pop style, which did not align with Taylor Swift's image during the "Fearless" era.
"The groundwork has been laid perfectly for her audience and obviously she's a grown woman she can release whatever she wants, she can say what the hell she likes."
This quote highlights Swift's artistic freedom and the maturity of her audience, which supports her in expressing herself without restrictions.
"This is the first song off of the Vault track that I love instantly."
The quote expresses the speaker's immediate love for the song "I Can See You," suggesting that it captures the essence of Swift's work during the "Speak Now" era and stands out among the vault tracks.
"But I do think what's really interesting is the metaphor of the castles crumbling and the fact that it's almost like The Fearless era, it's the castle, and it's falling apart."
This quote delves into the metaphorical significance of the song "Castle's Crumbling," suggesting that it symbolizes the end of the "Fearless" era and the dismantling of the fairy tale image associated with Taylor Swift's early career.
"But definitely it's the most devastating of all of these added tracks although some have other connotations which makes them just as sad."
This quote acknowledges the emotional depth of "Castle's Crumbling" and its status as one of the most impactful of the vault tracks due to its exploration of deep anxieties and fears.
"But it's this song has been kind of a creation created with it over a three-year span you know that's had perspective and life and therefore future really appreciate a song you have to have perspective and life with that song and almost grow with it."
This quote reflects on the idea that a song's value can increase over time as listeners form deeper connections with it through their own experiences and the passage of time.
"and it's done this. and you've gone here with this song and there."
This quote emphasizes how personal experiences tied to music can enhance the emotional bond with certain songs.
"Vault tracks scare me like for two reasons firstly because of the things that she may have withheld that were just amazing songs...and secondly for things that you may have left out because the subject matter was just a little too deep..."
This quote highlights the dual nature of anticipation for unreleased music: excitement for undiscovered quality and apprehension about the intensity of the content.
"this song is very self-critical you know it's Taylor telling herself off saying the voices are saying but in the end it is her telling herself off like you know don't be silly don't fall for the same things that you have done before you're not the exception."
This quote describes the self-reflective and admonishing nature of the song "Foolish One," where Taylor Swift confronts her past mistakes and learns from them.
"it's exploring things that perhaps you didn't want to show to the audience at that time because sometimes if you admit them out loud then it makes them real."
The quote captures the dilemma artists face when deciding whether to publicly express their innermost thoughts and emotions.
"I was once the great hope for a dynasty and it's almost like I think that's a reference to the country world that she was this hope that she was opening country music up to younger people and new audience and making it young and relevant and obviously now she is departing from it."
This quote reflects on Taylor Swift's impact on the country genre and her subsequent departure from it, highlighting the emotional complexity of such a transition.
"I do like this song because I know that the me from back in 2010 would have loved this song...and then we get to the outro of the song and we kind of she kind of like relaxes into more of her standard you know normal tailor voice..."
This quote reflects on the personal connection to "Foolish One" and the significance of the outro where Taylor's voice shifts, suggesting personal growth and reassurance.
"I believe was produced by um Aaron whereas Castle's currently was Jack. but I feel like these two were both I don't know. I I just was a bit bored with foolish one it just didn't really stick out..."
This quote discusses the production aspects of the songs and the initial reception, indicating that some tracks might not immediately resonate with listeners.
"even upon first listen there was something just so Whimsical and romantic about like and so descriptive...and I think it's so hopeless romantic and."
The quote describes the immediate appeal of "Timeless" due to its descriptive and romantic elements, which engage the listener's imagination.
"I think that speaking speak now love them I think they're great but unlike with red that really felt like a serious like filling in the puzzles and those songs speak now doesn't feel the set quite the same as that..."
This quote contrasts the role of Vault tracks in "Speak Now" with those in "Red," suggesting that while both add value, "Red" tracks are more integral to completing the album's story.
"we will be going to Ira stores in our you know respective countries um and we're both just very feel very privileged excited and just very happy um and just I can't believe that we managed to get it."
This quote captures the joy and relief fans feel after successfully obtaining tickets to a highly anticipated concert tour.